AuthenTec to Participate in Morgan Stanley Semiconductor Private Company Conference November 18.

SAN FRANCISCO & MELBOURNE, Fla. -- AuthenTec, Inc. the recognized number one semiconductor provider of fingerprint sensors to the global market, will be participating in the Morgan Stanley Semiconductor Private Company Conference in San Francisco November 18. The conference is being held at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Greg Teesdale, CFO of AuthenTec, Inc. will provide an overview of the company, highlight recent advances in biometric technology, and showcase how fingerprint sensors are being used today to provide the most convenient form of security for a wide range of consumer products. Founded in 1998, AuthenTec today is the leading supplier of biometric fingerprint sensors, with more than 3 million sensors already in use in cell phones, PDAs, notebook computers, PC peripherals, and access control devices worldwide.

"Portable electronic devices create tremendous security challenges for individuals and organizations today. Biometrics can not only make these devices more secure, but also more convenient at the same time," Mr. Teesdale said. "Fingerprint sensors have emerged as the most viable means of providing this convenient security for today's mobile society."

For example, today's advanced cell phones offer tremendous capabilities to store data and images, and even provide m-commerce and wireless banking. However, the threat of fraud is slowing the rollout of some advanced mobile services and causing most providers to limit their m-commerce capabilities. The sensors lock out intruders and thieves, enable users to personalize cell phones -- such as using the sensor as a speed dial function - and can act as a navigation device for high-end games and other functions. Today, more than 2 million cell phones are protected by AuthenTec's fingerprint sensors

For personal computers, fingerprint sensors have emerged as the most viable method to protect critical computer information - and help enable secure online services and other Internet applications. These tiny sensors lock out intruders and authenticate users, providing an extra layer of protection for online banking, shopping and other Internet services. These same sensors can be used to personalize computers like never before - enabling companies to restrict access to certain applications to specific people, or parents to control the Web sites that their children have access to. Today, fingerprint biometrics are embedded directly into laptop computers, PC keyboards, memory keys, computer mice, portable hard drives, password managers and other devices - with new applications appearing almost monthly.

About AuthenTec, Inc.

With more than three million sensors deployed worldwide, AuthenTec is the recognized number one semiconductor provider of fingerprint sensors to the PC, wireless, PDA, access control and automotive markets. AuthenTec's FingerLoc(R) and EntrePad(R) product families utilize the company's patented TruePrint(R) technology, the first technology to make fingerprint biometrics viable for mass-market adoption. AuthenTec is an Inc. 500 Company, two-time AO100 Top Private Global Company, as well as a repeat winner of Frost & Sullivan's Market Leadership Award. The company's network of partners, solution providers and customers include; Analog Devices, APC, Bioscrypt, Computer Associates, Fellowes, IBM, LGE, Microsoft, Motion Computing, Precise Biometrics, Samsung, Saflink, SCM Microsystems, Targus and Texas Instruments. Privately funded, investors in AuthenTec include The Carlyle Group, Sierra Ventures, TI, Harris Corporation, the China Development Bank, and others. For more information, visit www.authentec.com. All trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of the respective holders.